The media continues to drone on like a broken record about Obama in ways that is shallow and superficial. I wish they would do some real journalism. I've tried my best to counter some of their claims with people I know but I now feel the need to make it more public.

Anyhow, I wanted to share my reasons for supporting Obama. I shared these reasons at our caucus last weekend and hope that repeating it here will help further Obama's candidacy.

First, on the topic of experience, Senator Obama was in the Illinois State legislator for eight years before becoming a Senator from Illinois. To me this is invaluable experience because it demonstrates his understanding of how policies created at the Federal level affect people at the local level. I want the person in the Oval office to always remember the potential effects that he or she will have on all of us.

Second, I agree with Senator Obama that we should not force people to buy health insurance. As Deborah Burger of the California Nurse's Association made clear, "forcing people to buy insurance is not universal health care."
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/debora...linton_b_84971

And for Senator Clinton to call it "Universal" is inaccurate, disingenuous, and full of rhetoric which she is using to gather votes.

Buying health insurance doesn't guarantee affordable quality healthcare. Rose Ann DeMoro, the Executive Director of the California Nurse's Association, makes the case that individual health insurance mandates could lead to greater personal debt.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/rose-a...dividu_b_85717

Third, I support Senator Obama because he has demonstrated that he can build a democratic majority. And we need a democratic majority to GET THINGS DONE in Washington D.C.

Finally, I'm proud of Senator's Obama vote on Senate Amendment No. 4882, an amendment to ban the use of cluster bombs in civilian areas. He voted in favor of banning their use while Senator Clinton voted against banning the use of cluster bombs in civilian areas. You can read more about this here:

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/david-...-clust_b_84811

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It appears that Clinton did not want to appear "soft on terror." To me, banning the use of such weapons in civilian areas isn't soft on terror, it shows a respect for humanity.

Thank you Senator Obama.